REVEALED: Tragic figures break down the number of deaths in aquatic spaces in Spain so far this year

Andalucia registered the greatest number of deaths in aquatic spaces this year, 51 deaths make up 14.3 per cent of the national death toll.
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NOVEMBER saw the deaths of a further 14 people in aquatic spaces in Spain bringing the total of number of lives lost in this manner to 356 this year, according to the National Drowning Report of 2018 which has taken into account deaths in pools and beaches in Spain.

The National Drowning Report has been conducted by the Royal Spanish Salvage and Lifeguard Federation.

The latest report shows that figures for deaths in aquatic spaces are in fact down from the figures recorded in 2017, which registered 455 deaths in aquatic spaces.

The federation believes that the adverse weather conditions at the start of 2018 and the delayed start of the use of aquatic spaces can be attributed to the decrease in deaths this year.

Andalucia registered the greatest number of deaths in aquatic spaces this year, 51 deaths make up 14.3 per cent of the national death toll.

Second highest this year has been the Canary Islands where 49 people have died of the same cause, 13.8 per cent of all deaths.

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